How to read the Quran ?

Anette · **How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

I bought the Quran at my own language, a translation because I am curious. But I need some guidance.

If I like to know more about Islam by reading the Quran were to begin? Is it written like to begin from the beginning or is it part of the Quran that is written in different purposes.

What are your personal favourite parts (if you are allowed to have any)?

Is there anyone that have read it or looked at a Swedish translation? Is it any main differences regarding the original one? Is it big differences regarding different translations in general?

My intentions are not to find differences or contradictions etc. I want to read the Quran to learn more about Islam and hopefully learn something.

Maimunah · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

i think u can read the quraan in the english or other languages translation only. non muslim cannot touch the arabic form. the koran is organised in chapters. so u can start from any chapter u like. for more info abt the quraan check this link http://www.islam101.com/science/GaryMiller.html

itsme01 · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

Peace Be Upon You Sis. Annete,

You question is abit comical

, start from the First Sura Fatiha (The Opening) and keep reading it just like any book - however do pay close attention to the meaning. If you have problem understanding anything I, and bros/sis. here will be delighted to help you.

Till Then,
God Be With You.

- Qatada - · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

Hey.

On my opinion, reading the biography of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) will give you a more better understanding of the Qur'an.

This is because you'll see how the Qur'an was revealed (i.e. revealed within a period of 23yrs) you'll see what the society was like at that time, and how the Qur'an got revealed within that society, within different situations.

Also, i think that reading the biography will give you a better understanding on why the verses got revealed. You'll also understand how the sayings (hadith) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) explain the verses of the Qur'an to mankind. So its important to read the sayings of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) along with the Qur'an.

And on my personal opinion, reading the Qur'an from the end, to the beginning may be more interesting. You might want to give that a try.

Anette · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

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Originally Posted by itsme01

Peace Be Upon You Sis. Annete,

You question is abit comical

, start from the First Sura Fatiha (The Opening) and keep reading it just like any book - however do pay close attention to the meaning. If you have problem understanding anything I, and bros/sis. here will be delighted to help you.

Till Then,
God Be With You.

I was thinking about the Bible it is really different regarding were you beginning. The old part is very different from the newer part and there are different books. It is a jungle reading the Bible if you begin in the beginning you will be quite confused.

Anette · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

Ok, but forgive me not knowing - is the biography of Prophet Muhammad a part of the Quran or would I have to read about it at any other place? History is my main subject so I thing that understanding the culture at the time would help me personally.

abdul Majid · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

salam annete,

do you want a bio on the Prophet (pbh)??

itsme01 · 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anette

Ok, but forgive me not knowing - is the biography of Prophet Muhammad a part of the Quran or would I have to read about it at any other place? History is my main subject so I thing that understanding the culture at the time would help me personally.

Biography of Muhammad [Peace Be Upon Him]
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/

Its recommended that you read the biography of The Last Prophet (i.e. Muhammad [PBUH]) - However, you do not need to be good at knowing the biography of the Final Prophet [PBUH] - as Quran is self-explaintory.

Maimunah · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

no read the quraan first coz its better to start with allah's words. its quite clear am sure u will enjoy reading especially the first few chapter!! then read the biography of mohamed peace be upon and other prophets in islam.
here's a link: http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/
i hope that u find the true guidence

Anette · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

Thank you for your answers. If I understand it right: some of you think that it would be helpful reading the biography first in order to understand the culture at the time the Quran was written and some of you think that it would be better if I read from the Quran first.

Maimunah · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

sis get them both and choose whichever that pleases u. u will learn alot from both of them if god wills

abdul Majid · **Re: How to read the Quran ? -** 04-01-2006

the Quran will also give you lots of info, about life and its way, in general..

hope you learn more...

peace

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Anette Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 164 Reputation: 601 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sweden Gender: Way of Life: Christian	How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 I bought the Quran at my own language, a translation because I am curious. But I need some guidance. If I like to know more about Islam by reading the Quran were to begin? Is it written like to begin from the beginning or is it part of the Quran that is written in different purposes. What are your personal favourite parts (if you are allowed to have any)? Is there anyone that have read it or looked at a Swedish translation? Is it any main differences regarding the original one? Is it big differences regarding different translations in general? My intentions are not to find differences or contradictions etc. I want to read the Quran to learn more about Islam and hopefully learn something.

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Maimunah ruwaydah Status: Offline Posts: 2,279 Reputation: 9536 Rep Power: 37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: london Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 i think u can read the quraan in the english or other languages translation only. non muslim cannot touch the arabic form. the koran is organised in chapters. so u can start from any chapter u like. for more info abt the quraan check this link http://www.islam101.com/science/GaryMiller.html __________________ رَبِّ ٱجۡعَلۡنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى*ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلۡ دُعَآءِ (٤٠) رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لِى وَلِوَٲلِدَىَّ وَلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ يَوۡمَ يَقُومُ ٱلۡحِسَابُ

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itsme01 Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 328 Reputation: 78 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ottawa Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 Peace Be Upon You Sis. Annete, You question is abit comical , start from the First Sura Fatiha (The Opening) and keep reading it just like any book - however do pay close attention to the meaning. If you have problem understanding anything I, and bros/sis. here will be delighted to help you. Till Then, God Be With You. __________________ "What can my enemies do to me? My paradise is in my heart, it goes with me wherever I go. To put me in prison is to allow me to have a private devotion to Allah. To execute me is to give me martyrdom. And to kick me out of my land is for me to journey in the path of Allah." -Sheikh ibnu Taymiyyah

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,870 Reputation: 48800 Rep Power: 100 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 Hey. On my opinion, reading the biography of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) will give you a more better understanding of the Qur'an. This is because you'll see how the Qur'an was revealed (i.e. revealed within a period of 23yrs) you'll see what the society was like at that time, and how the Qur'an got revealed within that society, within different situations. Also, i think that reading the biography will give you a better understanding on why the verses got revealed. You'll also understand how the sayings (hadith) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) explain the verses of the Qur'an to mankind. So its important to read the sayings of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) along with the Qur'an. And on my personal opinion, reading the Qur'an from the end, to the beginning may be more interesting. You might want to give that a try. __________________ Islamic-Life.com Bringing Dawah back..to life! http://salaf-stories.blogspot.com http://seerah-stories.blogspot.com http://ahlalhdeeth.com/vbe

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Anette Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 164 Reputation: 601 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sweden Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 Ok, but forgive me not knowing - is the biography of Prophet Muhammad a part of the Quran or would I have to read about it at any other place? History is my main subject so I thing that understanding the culture at the time would help me personally.

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abdul Majid LI pRInCe Status: Offline Posts: 907 Reputation: 328 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "He who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah." [Qur’aan 4:80] Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 salam annete, do you want a bio on the Prophet (pbh)?? __________________ "1. Qull huwa Allahu ahad Allahu alssamad Lam yalid walam yoolad Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad" Say: He is Allah the One and Only Allah, the Eternal Absolute He begetteth not nor is He begotten And there is none like unto Him. (112)

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Maimunah ruwaydah Status: Offline Posts: 2,279 Reputation: 9536 Rep Power: 37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: london Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 no read the quraan first coz its better to start with allah's words. its quite clear am sure u will enjoy reading especially the first few chapter!! then read the biography of mohamed peace be upon and other prophets in islam. here's a link: http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/ i hope that u find the true guidence __________________ رَبِّ ٱجۡعَلۡنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى*ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلۡ دُعَآءِ (٤٠) رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لِى وَلِوَٲلِدَىَّ وَلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ يَوۡمَ يَقُومُ ٱلۡحِسَابُ

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Anette Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 164 Reputation: 601 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sweden Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 Thank you for your answers. If I understand it right: some of you think that it would be helpful reading the biography first in order to understand the culture at the time the Quran was written and some of you think that it would be better if I read from the Quran first.

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Maimunah ruwaydah Status: Offline Posts: 2,279 Reputation: 9536 Rep Power: 37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: london Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 sis get them both and choose whichever that pleases u. u will learn alot from both of them if god wills __________________ رَبِّ ٱجۡعَلۡنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى*ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلۡ دُعَآءِ (٤٠) رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لِى وَلِوَٲلِدَىَّ وَلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ يَوۡمَ يَقُومُ ٱلۡحِسَابُ

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abdul Majid LI pRInCe Status: Offline Posts: 907 Reputation: 328 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "He who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah." [Qur’aan 4:80] Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How to read the Quran ? - 04-01-2006 the Quran will also give you lots of info, about life and its way, in general.. hope you learn more... peace __________________ "1. Qull huwa Allahu ahad Allahu alssamad Lam yalid walam yoolad Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad" Say: He is Allah the One and Only Allah, the Eternal Absolute He begetteth not nor is He begotten And there is none like unto Him. (112)